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HEART HEALTH: Results of Breen's sleep study

"Sleep apnea" is a disorder that can not only cost you a good night's sleep. It can also cost you your health. A "sleep study" could help doctors diagnose a problem that could have an impact on your heart. More>>

Heart Health: Leaky Valves & Heart Murmurs

A few weeks ago, KTIV anchors Matt Breen and Kristie VerMulm hopped on a treadmill at Mercy Medical Center for a cardiac stress test. It's a pretty simple test to check for heart disease, or an irregular heart beat. More>>

Heart Health: Heart can stop and start on its own

When a game is decided in the final seconds, some call that a "heart stopping" finish. But, did you know your heart can actually stop, and restart, on its own? More>>

Heart Health: High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a pretty common condition. But, it's still something you need to talk to your doctor about. More>>

Heart Health: Blood thinners and blood clots

Blood thinners have been around for a long time. Without them, our blood's ability to clot can sometimes work against us. More>>

Dr. Artang opens the mail bag to answer you questions

From a pain in your chest-- to those "electronic cigarettes" you see advertised on T. V.--Dr. Ramin Artang answers your questions in this segment of "Heart Health." More>>

Heart Health: What causes heart murmurs and the long term effects

Heart murmurs, and leaky valves. Both are problems that a cardiac stress test can detect. But, why do they happen? Bad genetics? Bad lifestyle? More>>

Heart Health: Breen undergoes cardiac stress test

For folks facing a family history of heart disease, there's one test that could save your life. A cardiac "stress test". More>>

Heart Health: Stress test differences between men and women

A stress test is designed to get your heart pumping so doctors can check to make sure it's working the way it should. But, the experience can be different for men and women. KTIV's Kristie VerMulm stepped on the treadmill to find out. More>>

Heart Health: How doctors test for heart disease

Obesity, smoking, lack of exercise. These are all things that can contribute to the risk factors for heart disease. But, what if you've already developed it and the damage is done? More>>

Heart Health with Dr. ArtangMore>>
About Dr. Ramin Artang
About Dr. Ramin Artang
Dr. Artang graduated from the University of Copenhagen School of Medicine in 1994 after which he served a year in the Royal Danish Army prior to starting his clinical work and PhD research studies on cardiovascularMore >>
Dr. Artang graduated from the University of Copenhagen School of Medicine in 1994 after which he served a year in the Royal Danish Army prior to starting his clinical work and PhD research studies on cardiovascular disease and pathophysiology of blood clot formation.More >>
About Dr. Mir Rauf Subla
About Dr. Mir Rauf Subla
Dr. Mir Rauf Subla is an Interventional Cardiologist at Mercy Cardiology. Dr. Subla comes to Mercy from the Mayo Clinic system where he has served in various capacities.More >>
Dr. Mir Rauf Subla is an Interventional Cardiologist at Mercy Cardiology. Dr. Subla comes to Mercy from the Mayo Clinic system where he has served in various capacities including his most recent role as a consultant in critical care at the Mayo Clinic sites in both Rochester and Mankato, Minnesota.More >>

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Helpful heart resources from the desk of Dr. ArtangMore>>
Myths and truths on women and heart disease
Myths and truths on women and heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of women in the U.S. Almost every minute, a woman in the U.S. dies from heart disease. Nearly five times as many women (200,000) will die from heart attacks alone this year than will die from breast cancer.More >>
What is heart health and why is it important?
What is heart health and why is it important?
We at Mercy Cardiology and KTIV are very excited to start these series on heart health. The main purpose of these series is to inform the audience about heart health since we believe that people with heart condition and their loved ones will have better outcome and adherence to the recommended treatment if they have a better understanding and knowledge of their conditionMore >>
Smoking and heart disease
Smoking and heart disease
Most people associate cigarette smoking with breathing problems and lung cancer. But smoking is also a major cause of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease.More >>
Heart benefits from cutting back on salt?
Heart benefits from cutting back on salt?
Study Shows Reducing Salt Lowers Blood Pressure; Evidence Inconclusive on Preventing Heart DiseaseMore >>

Heart Healthy MealsMore>>
Roasted butternut squash with maple pecan butter
Roasted butternut squash with maple pecan butter
Recipe from Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Madison, Wis.More >>
Fruity tuna salad wraps
Fruity tuna salad wraps
Recipe from http://www.5aday.orgMore >>
Orange flavored sweet potatoes with oatmeal cookie topping
Orange flavored sweet potatoes with oatmeal cookie topping
Recipe from Cori Loughman of Greenfield, Ind.More >>
Swordfish peperonata
Swordfish peperonata
From Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine BarMore >>
Indonesian salmon
Indonesian salmon
Recipe from Scott Hannan of Clinton, Tenn.More >>
Savory Tilapia Fish
Savory Tilapia Fish
Recipe from Debra Mailloux of New YorkMore >>
Strawberry Broccoli Salad
Strawberry Broccoli Salad
Recipe from Lynnette Polley of Campbellsville, Ky.More >>
Almond Butter Chicken
Almond Butter Chicken
Recipe from Anthony LaMarr of HIMore >>

Meet Mercy's Cardiologists

Director:

Dr. Dominic "Mick" Hurley, M.D, F.A.C.C., F.C.C.P, F.S.C.A.I

Heart Health

Dr. Ramin Artang, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Cardiologist:

Dr. Donald S. Ruffett, M.D.

Cardiologist:

Dr. Alan Zhu, M.D.

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Many stroke patients don't call 911
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Men who are obese while young can pay a price later
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Higher heart rate tied to earlier death, even in fit people
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Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.More >>

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